Statement Of Scopes

Changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters; Chs. NR 19-26

Aug 31, 2026

Forestry grant and state aid administration (ch. NR 47)

Aug 17, 2026

Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of pesticide substances in groundwater (Cycle 13)

Aug 10, 2026

Endangered and threatened species regulations

Jul 20, 2026

Wolf depredation claims (ch. NR 12)

Jul 6, 2026

Revision of chapter NR 105 to update numeric water quality criteria for toxic substances for the protection of human health

Jun 22, 2026

Fisheries harvest management in Lake Superior, Ch’s. NR 20 and 25

Jun 15, 2026

Revision of chapters NR 102 and 104 to establish designated use classifications for subsistence fishing and wild rice waters and to revise outdated information in ch. NR 104

Apr 6, 2026

Changes to s. NR 20.35 to allow for alternate size and bag limits for walleye under specific conditions for the rehabilitation of walleye fisheries

Mar 16, 2026

Changes to the bag and possession limit for round goby on Lake Winnebago system area waters and possession and bag limit for other detrimental species on other waters of the state

Feb 9, 2026

Incorporation of reasonably available control technology requirements for sources of volatile organic compound air emissions

Oct 27, 2025

Administering the elk hunting license application

Oct 6, 2025

Establishing the 2026-2030 migratory bird season framework and regulations

Sep 15, 2025

Technical corrections, clarifications, and minor modifications to hazardous waste regulations, and repeal of superseded NR 187 household hazardous waste grant program regulations

Sep 8, 2025

Turkey management

Sep 2, 2025

Fish possession limits and fishing tournament regulations

Aug 18, 2025

Amphibian and reptile regulations

Jul 14, 2025

Minor changes, corrections, and clarifications to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management housekeeping rule)

Jul 14, 2025

Invasive Species

Jul 14, 2025

Revisions to chs. NR 660 to 679, pertaining to hazardous waste recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Canadian import-export operation codes, and standards for spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse

Jun 23, 2025

Minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule)

Jun 2, 2025

The 2025 Wildlife Management Housekeeping rule

May 5, 2025

Beaver management

Apr 7, 2025

Revising sharp-tailed grouse management zones

Apr 7, 2025

Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater based on the 2025 DHS recommendations

Feb 10, 2025

Implementation of electronics recycling program requirements

Jan 6, 2025

Establishing a Lake Michigan lake trout commercial harvest and associated regulations and NR 20, lake trout harvest, bag limits, and season

Dec 16, 2024

The 2025 wildlife management spring hearing rule

Nov 4, 2024

Approval requirements for sewerage projects and facilities

Oct 21, 2024

Changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule), Chs. NR 19 to 26

Aug 19, 2024

Technical corrections to ch. NR 809 to clarify and correct existing language and add federal consumer confidence report requirements

Aug 12, 2024

Repeal of chs. NR 107 and 109 and creation of ch. NR 107 related to aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and revision of ch. NR 193 related to surface water grants

Aug 12, 2024

Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS

Aug 12, 2024

Revising white-tailed deer management unit boundaries. (ch NR 10)

Jul 15, 2024

All-terrain vehicles

Jul 8, 2024

Revisions to chs. NR 500 and 520 to provide an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility.

May 28, 2024

Revisions of ch. NR 809 related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water, to be consistent with revisions to the federal Lead and Copper Rule and the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

May 20, 2024

Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations (Ch. NR 20)

Mar 11, 2024

Revisions to subch. II of ch. NR 809 related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water, to be consistent with revisions to the federal Lead and Copper Rule and the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

Oct 30, 2023

The deer management assistance program

Oct 30, 2023

Revisions to chs. NR 700, 708, 714, 722, 724, 725, 726, 727, and 749 related to definitions, notifications, fees, agreements, reports, and procedures for interim action and remedial action continuing obligations for environmental contamination

Oct 9, 2023

Revisions to chs. NR 700, 720, and 722 related to definitions, land use classifications, procedures for identifying environmental standards for soil, and soil cleanup standards used to investigate and remediate environmental contamination

Oct 9, 2023

Wildlife damage and abatement

Sep 11, 2023

Lake Superior cisco and lake trout regulations

Aug 21, 2023

Revisions to subch. III of ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code, to update, correct and clarify existing code requirements and add requirements for new pump installations and water treatment and other specified code requirements within ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code

Aug 7, 2023

Revisions to ch. NR 146 related to water well driller, heat exchange driller, and pump installer licensing and registration, and drilling rig operator registration

Aug 7, 2023

Revisions to fees for reviewing air pollution control construction permit applications and exemption determination requests under ch. NR 410

Aug 7, 2023

Elk management

Jun 19, 2023

Federal funding for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

Jun 19, 2023

Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations

May 1, 2023